LIV Library

LIV library services are only available to LIV members and members of the legal profession. Members of the public are able to access legal library resources at Victoria Legal Aid.

The library is open from Monday to Friday, 8.30am–5.30pm, and is closed on weekends and public holidays.

Borrowing

Library borrowing is available to practising full members, associate members and honorary members of the LIV. The standard loan period is 14 days, with a single one week extension available unless the item has been reserved by another member. Items borrowed are the responsibility of the member. A replacement and administration charge per item will be payable on items not returned within three weeks of the due date.

The most popular of the LIV library’s research sessions, this workshop is designed for those who want to find out what useful information is available to them at no cost. This workshop will also give you a better idea of what the limitations of certain sites are.

This training session is ideal for lawyers who want to learn new ways of finding case law, including how to navigate the websites and databases you have access to as an LIV member and which law reports are available.

Inquire about receiving one-on-one training with using the internet or refreshing your skills as a legal researcher. Customised in-house sessions for groups can also be arranged with our expert training librarian.

No, information sources utilised in processing archive research requests come primarily from legal directories, information supplied by practitioners when notifying of practice changes or closures and information held the Law Institute of Victoria. While the library does their best to locate the information requested, we cannot guarantee it.

Under the Legal Profession Uniform Law (Victoria) the Victorian Legal Services Board is required to maintain an ‘Australian Legal Profession Register’ where the practitioner’s home jurisdiction is Victoria.

This form is the best way for the library staff to ensure they have the information they need to complete your request efficiently and effectively.

Please note: The Law Institute of Victoria protects the privacy and security of information provided by you. By completing the form, you agree to the use of your personal information in accordance with the LIV Privacy Policy.